scorecardresearch
Saturday, August 16, 2025
TopicUttar Pradesh Police

Topic: Uttar Pradesh Police

Kanpur student beaten, made to lick shoes, urinated on in ‘revenge plot by head constable’s son’

Head constable Dharmendra Yadav held, main accused Himanshu at large. Police say they wanted revenge for when victim had assaulted Himanshu, due to which he went deaf in one ear.

Special police unit, anti-drone tech & green corridors — Ayodhya to be shrouded in blanket of security on 22 Jan

Chartered planes will transport VVIPs to and from Ayodhya, it is learnt. More than 7,000 invitees are expected to attend consecration at under-construction Ram temple on 22 Jan.

UP ATS detains Ghaziabad welder for suspicious transactions, FIR points to link with ‘Pakistan intel’

FIR mentions transactions to tune of Rs 65-70 lakh, names Riazuddin & Bihar resident Izrahul Hussain as accused, claims both transferred this amount to various bank accounts.

Who’s Prabhakar Chaudhary? IPS officer facing 18th transfer in 8 yrs after lathicharge on kanwariyas

Bareilly SSP Prabhakar Chaudhary was transferred hours after taking action against ‘unruly’ kanwariyas Sunday and terming their actions as a ‘clash of egos’.

Shiv Nadar University murder-suicide: Shooter’s video note cites ‘cancer, ex-girlfriend’s affairs’

Accused Anuj Singh, who died by suicide, had shot Sneha Chaurasia using a 'country-made pistol'. Police say probe is on & they're questioning witnesses. No FIR lodged. 

UP vs Uttarakhand: Top officials from BJP-ruled states in war of words over Kashipur killing

After Uttarakhand ACS (home) Radha Raturi accuses UP Police of arresting 'innocent people', UP ADG Prashant Kumar retorts with strong words & Raturi walks back her remarks.

After BJP leader’s wife dies in Kashipur ‘crossfire’, cops booked in Uttarakhand-UP face-off

Uttarakhand police have booked 10-12 UP cops for murder, among other things, after the death of a BJP block pramukh’s wife during a ‘raid’. UP Police say due process was followed.

Men ‘beaten in UP Police custody for Prophet protest’ released, court cites ‘deficient proof’

Lawyer says four men ‘honorably discharged by Saharanpur court after no evidence was found against them’. Videos of alleged assault had gone viral.

Gandhigiri, but detention too: How UP Police handled ‘twin challenge’ of Agnipath, Prophet rows

UP Police engaged in dialogue Friday with youngsters protesting against Agnipath scheme. However, 260 people were detained after arson & violence were reported in some districts.

UP Police’s brutality shows Indian law enforcement remains true to its colonial heritage

The 1923 Goondas Act, which laid the foundation for legislation like the UP Gangsters Act, established a principle: No crime needs to be committed for punishment.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.